obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Lora Louise Newman, 86, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 in Mount Vernon, WA.

Louise was a lifetime Skagit Valley resident. She worked at Skagit Regional Hospital for 47 years and still holds the record for longest-serving employee.

She was an avid quilter, gardener, walker and cat lover.

She is survived by...

Nov 7, 2023

Kevin Christopher Sprouse, 57, passed away Nov. 7th, 2023 surrounded by his family at Swedish Hospital in Seattle after suffering a massive stroke the evening prior.

Kevin was born March 15, 1966 to Meade and Geri Sprouse. He joined older brother Meade and Rick to complete their family of 5.

Kevin graduated from Mount Vernon...

Nov 3, 2023

Leticia Rodriguez passed away on November 03, 2023, at the age of 43 years old, in Seattle, WA. Leticia was born on June 01, 1980, in Mount Vernon, WA.

Leticia loved many things. She loved spending time with her family and friends, cheering on children at sporting events, going to the beach, dancing, and taking long drives....

Nov 2, 2023

Melinda "Mindy" Sue Wannamaker, 50, of Sedro Woolley, WA passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023 in Bellingham, WA.

Mindy was born in Seattle, WA on August 21, 1973.  She attended school in Renton, WA. and after graduation she attended Washington State University.

Mindy enjoyed her career working as a paralegal, most recently for Carmichael...

Nov 2, 2023

Kristian Eric Mills, born February 12th, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, the only son of Harold and Jean Mills.  His first 2 years of life were on Mercer Island, WA; then a move to Los Angeles. After 6 years in LA; off to Hawaii.  Near 4 years in the Aloha State then a return to the mainland, to the San...

Oct 30, 2023

Stuart Johnson, 77, passed away peacefully at home and into the presence of the Lord on the morning of October 30, 2023.

He was the youngest of three children born to Robert R. Johnson and Opal Stilwell Johnson in Newport, Oregon, while his father was playing in a band on a tour of the Pacific Northwest.  The...

Oct 28, 2023

ANJEAN (BIERLINK) VANDER VEEN

Anjean was born in Lynden, WA on Aug 14, 1928. She was the 5th child of six.  She went to Ebenezer Christian Grade School in Lynden for 8 years, then graduated from Lynden High School in 1946.  After graduating, she worked for the Telephone Company in Lynden for 4 years, then in 1950...

Oct 27, 2023

Les was born on May 12, 1931, to George and Pearl Ellis in Clear Lake, WA.  He was raised in Clear Lake, attending Clear Lake Elementary School and graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1950.

Les and Ruth met on a blind date in August 1953 and were married June 4, 1954, sharing their lives for 69...

Oct 27, 2023

Benny R. Dunlap, 89, of Burlington, WA died at his home on October 27, 2023. He was born November 7, 1933 in the Green Hill community of Arkansas.

He attended Arkansas A&M (UAM) and graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Arkansas, (Fayetteville). He designed freeways in Kansas City, MO and Seattle, WA and retired...

Oct 24, 2023

Leonora Alaniz Garza, our beloved sister, aunt, and wonderful friend has gained her dancing wings!

She was the life of any gathering, always bringing her smiles and dancing shoes to every event. She loved to dance and move to all sorts of music. Her favorite thing to do was teach all her nieces and nephews how to...

Oct 24, 2023

Our Dear mother, grandmother, and mother in law left us peacefully to begin a new journey.

Margaret Catherine Schols (Fauser) was born in South Dakota, not far from the Black Hills. She left there as a child with her parents Philip and Helen and came west to LaConner where her brother Earl was born. As a young...

Oct 23, 2023

Evelyn Youngquist, mother, grandma, and friend, died peacefully Oct. 23, 2023.

Evelyn was born Feb. 11, 1926 to Charles and Beulah Martin in Burlington, Washington, where she grew up with her brother, Elmer.  Evelyn attended Belleville Grade School with 3 students in each grade, and graduated from BEHS in 1944. She married Marvin Youngquist in 1947 after...

Oct 20, 2023

Sarah Beth Biddle

July 11, 1958, to October 20, 2023

We deeply mourn the loss of our beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, Sarah Beth. She left us much too soon.

Our "Hostess with the Mostest" was never happier than when welcoming family and friends for special holidays and occasions. And she would...

Oct 20, 2023

Leland Tyacke, a Korean War Veteran and longtime resident of Marysville, WA, left this world on October 20, 2023, surrounded by family. Born on Halloween day, October 31, 1934, in Hitchcock, South Dakota, Leland Tyacke was a true son of the heartland. At the age of 17, he answered the call of duty and proudly served his country in...

Oct 18, 2023

John Lee Barrett, age 84, from Darrington, passed away peacefully with his son, Troy, by his side on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was embraced by his loving wife, Betty, who preceded him in death on March 24, 2018.

John was born in Nebraska on December 28, 1938.

He is survived by his children, Melody,...

Oct 15, 2023

Donald A. Leach died from complications related to DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis) on October 15, 2023.

Don was born in 1930 in Seattle, a son of Shirley W. and Grace Leach. He attended schools in Portland, Seattle, and Bothell where he graduated from high school in 1948. Don served in the armed forces, then attended the...

Oct 13, 2023

Brian G. Poppe, 53, passed away in Mount Vernon, WA, on October 13, 2023, at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Brian was born on August 07, 1970, at the Skagit Valley Hospital. Being a lifetime resident of Skagit Valley, he is a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and Mount Vernon High School. Brian was an avid Seahawks fan, who...

Oct 13, 2023

Alan "Pat" Burton Brown, Jr., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of eighty-eight.

Pat was born on March 17, 1935, in Washington, D.C. to Alan and Doris Brown. He grew up in Virginia along with his brother Michael and sister Barbara. After graduating from George Washington High School at...

Oct 8, 2023

Maxine K.A. Cloyd died of natural causes on October 8th, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on April 1st 1932 in Seattle, WA to Max and Maria Jonientz. She grew up in Seattle and attended Holy Rosary School and Holy Names Academy. Later while working as a telephone operator in Tacoma she met and married William...

Oct 7, 2023

Sadako Ganaha was born in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan on October 23, 1949. She passed away very unexpectedly at her home two weeks shy of her 74th birthday on October 7, 2023. In the weeks leading up to her sudden death, Sadako was truly living her greatest life. She was so joyful for her friendships and family that filled...